Religion in a global context

Question 1

Distribution of religion across the world

Answer 1

Christians—2.2 billion followers
Muslims—1.6 billion
Non-religious people—1.1 billion
Hindus—1 billion

Question 2

impact of globalisation on religion

Answer 2

religions have made use of global communications,

take advantage of technology and recruit new members to spread the word

Question 3

Consequences that globalisation has had on religion

Answer 3

religions which were isolated now have unavoidable and regular contact

Light is brought to the fact religions have similar values & not one is correct

Question 4

Example of globalisation on religion

Answer 4

• rapid economic growth in India
• Hinduism, wealth was previously a sin, now viewed in a progressive way, led to economic growth similar to calvinism